Data Center CAD Engineer

NTT DATA North America

Posted 12 Nov 2026

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance
The position for Data Center CAD Engineer will support NTT Global Data Centers' Solutions Engineering organization by developing technical drawings, layouts, and design documentation for hyperscale and enterprise data center customers. The role will collaborate closely with Solutions Engineering, Sales, Design, and Operations teams to develop space planning, power, cooling, and infrastructure layouts that support customer deployments across NTT's data center portfolio.

What we are looking for

Key Roles and Responsibilities: ​​Develop and maintain CAD drawings, floor plans, rack layouts, power layouts, cooling layouts, and infrastructure documentation for hyperscale and enterprise customer deployments.

  • ​Support Solutions Engineers in preparing customer-facing technical drawings and design packages.
  • ​Create and update electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical layouts, and riser diagrams.
  • ​Prepare white-space capacity plans including rack placement, power allocation, and cooling strategies.
  • ​Coordinate with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Operations, and Design teams to ensure technical accuracy of customer solutions.
  • ​Assist with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling activities for thermal analysis and optimization.
  • ​Review customer technical requirements and translate them into deployable infrastructure layouts.
  • ​Maintain drawing standards, revision control, and documentation quality.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

L Proficiency in AutoCAD for technical drafting and infrastructure layout development.

3-6 years of experience in CAD drafting, technical design, data center design, MEP engineering, building services engineering, or related infrastructure environments

Experience preparing electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical layouts, and equipment floor plans.

Strong understanding of data center white-space design principles. Knowledge of rack deployment planning, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and containment strategies.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global team environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience in data center, MEP, mission-critical facilities, or building services design.

§ Experience with Bluebeam Revu.

§ Exposure to CFD tools such as Cadence 6SigmaDCX, TileFlow, or Star-CCM+ is preferred but not required.

§ Knowledge of BIM/Revit.

§ Familiarity with hyperscale customer requirements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

§ ​​Bachelor’s or Technical degree in CAD Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline.

§ ​Experience supporting customer-facing engineering, design, or pre-sales activities is preferred.

§ ​Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.​

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

§ ​​Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.

§ ​Primarily sitting for extended periods

§ ​Ability walk and lead technical tours throughout data center.​

Work conditions & other requirements

§ ​​Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises.

§ ​Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

§ ​Travel required 25% of time.

§ ​Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

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